2009 Mazda B-Series
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Based on analysis of 19 B-Series reviews and test drives.
Mazda B-Series - What the Auto Press Says
The 2009 Mazda B-Series ranks 9 out of 9 Compact Pickup Trucks. This ranking is based on our analysis of 19 published reviews and test drives of the Mazda B-Series, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.
The Mazda B-Series will be discontinued after the 2009 model year. The B-Series is a basic hauler with good off-road abilities and low ownership costs, but can't match the interior room, standard features and style of others in its class.
The 2009 Mazda B-Series is a basic way to haul lighter loads on a budget. Mazda introduced the B-Series pickup truck to the United States in 1972, and most recently redesigned it in 2002. For 2009, very little has changed. The B-Series now comes in two models: the B2300 and B4000. The B2300 comes only as a two-door Regular Cab, while the B4000 comes only as a four-door Cab Plus.
The B-Series is almost identical to its platform mate, the Ford Ranger, with only slight styling and interior feature differences. While the Ranger doesn't rank well, it and the B-Series have the best fuel economy ratings in the class, though the more comfortable and capable Toyota Tacoma trails them by only one mile per gallon in city driving, which isn't a huge difference. The Tacoma also has a lower base price than the B-Series and Ranger -- making it likely a better choice for most buyers.
Mazda has announced that 2009 will be the last year for the B-Series in the United States.
- "Every compact-pickup competitor benefits from much newer designs, but the B-Series and Ford Ranger remain viable choices that are often heavily discounted. Note, though, that Rangers offer more popular features than the Mazdas--and through many more dealerships." -- Consumer Guide
- "If you're partial to a sporty look you probably prefer the Mazda B-Series trucks over their cousins the Ford Rangers. Beyond trim and other treatments...they are two trucks in a pod. Both are solidly built...dependable, and fun to drive." -- Pickuptruck.com
- "While they've fallen behind more recently updated pickup competitors, these mechanically ancient twins persist on price and fuel economy. The Ranger and B-series offer only modest power and load carrying, but they're affordable and nearly indestructible." -- Car and Driver
- "Unless the dealer makes an offer you can't refuse, we advise you to avoid the outdated 2009 Mazda B-Series. More modern compact pickups are available for around the same list price." -- Edmunds
- "If you need a compact pickup that is inexpensive to own and operate, but want something a bit more stylish than the Ford Ranger, the 2009 Mazda B-Series is your best bet. -- Kelley Blue Book
- "What once was an energetic partnership between Mazda and Ford has slowly decomposed into an automotive history sidebar. The B-Series is now just a two-vehicle lineup based on the Ford Ranger, which is the oldest compact-truck platform on the market." -- Cars.com
B-Series Performance - 6.3 (Mediocre)
Test drivers find the 2009 Mazda B-Series' small size make it a capable handler, but others in the class are more refined and offer more powerful engines. Read More
B-Series Exterior - NA
The 2009 B-Series' exterior styling is very similar to that of its sibling, the Ford Ranger. Where it differs is in its grille, which features horizontal bars instead of Ford's egg-crate design. Read More
B-Series Interior - 5.7 (Mediocre)
The 2009 Mazda B-Series isn't particularly roomy -- even in its extended Cab Plus version -- but it does have easy-to-use controls and a sporty interior trim. Read More
B-Series Safety - 6.6 (Mediocre)
The 2009 Mazda B-Series does relatively well in federal government crash tests. Read More
B-Series Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2009 Mazda B-Series reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The B-Series is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile basic warranty. Read More
